Dive in to the old city to discover Ottoman and Roman heritage. Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built for Sultan Ahmet who also gives his name to the area.
Topkapı Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state until the middle of the 19th century.
Hagia Sophia: This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
Grand Covered Bazaar, is the most famous and attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4500 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
